16 THE APIARY. 
if so thoroughly disturbed as in the process of trans- 
ferring. If it becomes necessary to change the location 
of hives in the same yard, it may be done by moving the 
hive one or two feet at a time (the distance depending on 
the contiguity of the adjacent hives), and allowing it to 
stand a day or two, each time, before moving again. But 
if the situation of colonies is changed at random, with- 
out some intelligent care, much Icss will inevitably ensue. 
SHADE. 
To determine the precise amount of shade which will" 
meet the needs of the entire season, requires some dis- 
crimination. Evergreen Trees, Grape Vines, and differ- 
ent varieties of fruit trees, have each their advocates. I 
have tested the matter very largely, and while I appre- 
ciate the benefit of shelter from the sun in exceedingly 
sultry weather, especially in the middle of the day, I can- 
not recommend any permanent shade to any great extent. 
It is very essential, during the early part of the season, 
that each hive receive the direct rays of the sun during 
the entire day. If hives can be so arranged among de- 
ciduous trees that they may be thus benefited morning 
and evening, the shade at other hours, during extreme 
heat, would be desirable. 
As a rule, if the roof recommended be so adjusted that 
the air can circulate between it and the hive, it will 
afford ample protection. It is my custom, during spring 
months, to remove these roofs each fair day, and replace 
them before the dew falls at evening. 
Capt. Hetherington, of Cherry Valley, N. Y., appre- 
hending this necessity of warmth, covers the top of the 
cap with sheet iron, and paints it black. This not only 
protects the hive, obviating the need of a roof until 
warmer weather, but being dark, absorbs the rays of the 
sun, which assists materially in warming the interior of 
